TIDMCDFF

RNS Number : 2998X

Cardiff Property PLC

04 May 2021

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

   FOR RELEASE                                    7.00 AM                                 4 May 2021 

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PLC

LEI: 213800GE3FA4C52CIN05

The Group, including Campmoss, specialises in property investment and development in the Thames Valley. The total portfolio under management, valued in excess of GBP31m, is primarily located to the west of London, close to Heathrow Airport and in Surrey and Berkshire.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

Highlights:

 
                                        Six months     Six months            Year 
                                          31 March       31 March    30 September 
                                              2021           2020            2020 
                                       (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
 Net assets                GBP'000          28,818         28,135          29,099 
 Net assets per share      GBP               24.45          23.03           24.36 
 Profit before tax         GBP'000             365            387           1,959 
 Earnings per share 
  (basic and diluted)      pence             25.96          24.90          148.20 
 Interim/total dividend 
  proposed per share         pence             5.0            4.8            17.6 
 Gearing                   %                   Nil            Nil             Nil 
 

Richard Wollenberg, Chairman, commented:

The Thames Valley property market continues to be affected by the strict but necessary Government measures imposed as a result of Covid-19.

Working from home and the closure of many retail outlets has led to a marked reduction in letting and investment activity. Office rental levels within the Thames Valley experienced a decline as Landlords preferred to retain occupation of buildings. New lettings inevitably included incentives with shorter lease terms reflecting current uncertainty as to future occupation and trading.

For further information:

 
 The Cardiff Property plc          Richard Wollenberg     01784 437444 
 Shore Capital                     Patrick Castle        020 7468 7923 
 
 
 

THE CARDIFF PROPERTY PLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

Dear Shareholder,

The Thames Valley property market continues to be affected by the strict but necessary Government measures imposed as a result of Covid-19.

Working from home and the closure of many retail outlets has led to a marked reduction in letting and investment activity. Office rental levels within the Thames Valley experienced a decline as a number of Landlords offered existing tenants concessionary terms. New lettings inevitably included incentives with shorter lease terms reflecting current uncertainty as to future occupation and trading.

The Group's policy of meeting with tenants and where necessary agreeing deferment of rental, assisted many to remain in business and occupation. Business rates relief, furlough and VAT deferment measures provided much needed support to those retailers either unable to trade or having to deal with significant reductions in turnover. The Group, including Campmoss, received the majority of its rental income due at the half year, with only one small retail unit being vacated.

Excluding development properties by value, 44% of the Group's portfolio relates to the retail sector, 8% industrial premises, 15% residential and 33% offices. The Group's retail portfolio includes a number of food outlets and other essential businesses that continued to trade during the lockdown periods. The majority of business and office tenants continued trading with staff working from home.

During the current financial year, a number of retail and business unit leases have or are due to expire. It is encouraging to note that, the success of the vaccine programme and with the gradual easing of lockdown, these units have been re-let to existing or new tenants at similar rental levels. The number of enquiries received have been more than expected.

Overall, I expect group rental income for the current year to be lower than last year with the eventual figure being influenced by the imposition of any further lockdowns.

The Thames Valley residential market showed signs of slowing down although at the half year all the Group's apartments were fully let on Annual Assured Tenancy Agreements with rents remaining similar to last year.

FINANCIALS

For the six months ending 31 March 2021, profit before tax amounted to GBP0.37m (March 2020: GBP0.39m; September 2020: GBP1.96m). This figure includes an after-tax profit from Campmoss Property Company Limited ("Campmoss"), our 47.62% Joint Venture of GBP0.04m (March 2020 after tax loss GBP0.03m; September 2020 after tax profit GBP1.36m).

Revenue for the six months to 31 March 2021 represented by rental income, totalled GBP0.32m (March 2020: GBP0.34m; September 2020: GBP0.65m). The Group's share of revenue from Campmoss was GBP0.29m (March 2020: GBP0.32m; September 2020: GBP0.60m), represented by rental income of GBP0.29m (March 2020: GBP0.32m; September 2020: GBP0.60m). Rental income and sales figures for Campmoss are not included in Group revenue.

Net assets of the Group as at 31 March 2021 were GBP28.82m (March 2020: GBP28.14m; September 2020: GBP29.10m) equivalent to GBP24.45 per share (March 2020: GBP23.03; September 2020: GBP24.36). The Company's share of net assets in Campmoss included on the Group balance sheet amounted to GBP16.36m. (March 2020: GBP14.93m; September 2020: GBP16.32m). The directors have taken into account recent RICS guidance and whilst there is currently a greater level of uncertainty due to COVID-19 on balance, there are no material changes in the investment value of the Group's property portfolio as at 31 March 2021. The freehold investment properties held by Cardiff will be professionally valued at 30 September 2021.

During the six months to 31 March 2021 the company purchased for cancellation 22,750 Ordinary Shares (March 2020: 18,362 Ordinary Shares; September 2020: 45,694 Ordinary Shares). There have been no material events or material changes in assets liabilities or related party relationships since 30 September 2020.

Current IFRS accounting recommends that deferred tax is chargeable on the difference between the indexed cost of properties and quoted investments and their current market value. However, current IFRS does not require the same treatment in respect of the group's unquoted investments in Campmoss, the 47.62% owned joint venture, which represents a substantial part of the company's net assets.

Whilst provision is made in Campmoss accounts for deferred tax, should the shares held in Campmoss be disposed of, for indicative purposes, based on the value in the company's balance sheet at 31 March 2021 this would result in a tax liability of GBP3.11m (March 2020: GBP2.84m; September 2020: GBP3.10m) equivalent to GBP2.65 per share (March 2020: GBP2.29; September 2020 GBP2.60) calculated using a tax rate of 19% (March 2020: 19%; September 2020: 19%). This information is provided to shareholders as an additional, non-statutory, disclosure.

DIVID

The directors have declared an interim dividend of 5.0p (interim March 2020: 4.8p; final September 2020: 12.8p) an increase of 4.2% which will be paid on 1 July 2021 to shareholders on the register at 28 May 2021.

THE INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT PORTFOLIO

The Group's freehold property portfolio, including those held by Campmoss, continues to be concentrated in the Thames Valley close to Heathrow Airport and to the west of London.

Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Maidenhead, comprises six individual business units totalling 14,000 sq. ft. and remains fully let on a mixture of short and medium term leases. Over the next 18 months a number of rent reviews and lease expiries will take place and it is encouraging to note that recent lettings have been completed at higher rental levels.

The Windsor Business Centre, Windsor, comprises four business units two of which are available for letting or freehold sale following the expiry of leases. The Business Centre is located close to the town centre and our agents are reporting a reasonable flow of enquiries. Planning permission to replace the existing building with an office scheme totalling 20,000 sq. ft. gross was granted last year and implementation will be subject to achieving a pre-letting.

The White House, Egham, comprises five ground floor retail units with air-conditioned offices on the upper floor. Following the expiry of leases, two of the retail units and part of the upper floor offices are available for letting.

At Cowbridge Road, Cardiff, a new short-term lease has been agreed with The Royal Mail, the current tenant. Following negotiations with a local Housing Association a residential planning application has been submitted with a decision targeted by the end of the financial year.

Heritage Court, Egham, comprises four retail units all of which are let. The upper floor residential units were previously sold. The adjoining freehold office is occupied by the company and following extensive refurbishment work, a residential property, at 14 Runnymede Road, Egham was sold during the period.

CAMPMOSS PROPERTY COMPANY LIMITED & SUBSIDIARIES

The Campmoss portfolio provides a range of office, retail and residential properties in Burnham, Bracknell, Maidenhead and Woking.

As mentioned earlier, a number of retail tenants remained open during lockdown and it is encouraging that at the time of preparing this report all are now open for trading.

At Britannia Wharf, Woking, the development of 52 high specification apartments is on budget and timetable. Completion is anticipated towards the end of the year and it is worth mentioning that just under 50% of the apartments are under offer at asking levels. The development is being undertaken through a joint venture with an established Surrey based developer.

At Market Street, Bracknell, four adjacent buildings known as 1-10 Market Street, Alston House, Westview and Gowring House comprise a mixture of ground and first floor retail units with residential on the upper floors at Gowring House and Alston House. The majority of apartments at Gowring House were previously sold and the five remaining together with 12 apartments on the upper floors at Alston House are all let on Assured Shorthold tenancies. Three of the first-floor retail units at Alston House are available for letting. As mentioned earlier the deferment of rent to a number of the retail tenants has allowed their businesses to continue.

At Highway House, Maidenhead an updated planning application for a 48,000 sq. ft. gross new Grade A office scheme is being prepared and expected to be submitted shortly. Agents are seeking a partial pre-letting. The site is let on a short-term basis for car parking.

At The Priory, Stomp Road, Burnham, the 26,000 sq. ft. building comprises 17,000 sq. ft. new office space over three floors and an adjoining Business Centre occupying 9,000 sq. ft. Part of the offices and Business Centre have been let on short term leases pending the outcome of a planning application for a new care home.

MANAGEMENT AND TEAM

In these unprecedented times management of the Group's portfolio has been particularly challenging and I would take this opportunity of thanking the team and our Joint Venture partner, Campmoss for their support.

RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT

The Company has entered into a written and legally binding Relationship Agreement with myself, its controlling shareholder, to address the requirements of LR9.2.2AR of the Listing Rules.

OUTLOOK

The Group has successfully navigated the recent challenges in the property market and is well positioned to return to its previous growth strategy, market conditions permitting.

A return to office working and visiting retail outlets will take time to recover and in some locations, there may be permanent changes. There is no doubt that the property market will need to adjust to these new realities.

I look forward to reporting further at the year end.

J Richard Wollenberg

Chairman

30 April 2021

Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

 
                                           Six months      Six months            Year 
                                             31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                                 2021            2020            2020 
                                          (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                              GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000 
 Revenue                                          322             338             650 
 Cost of sales                                   (48)            (45)           (115) 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Gross profit                                     274             293             535 
 Administrative expenses                        (258)           (275)           (497) 
 Other operating income                           280             290             579 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Operating profit before gains 
  on investment properties and other 
  investments                                     296             308             617 
 Fair value movement on revaluation 
  of investment properties                          -               -           (148) 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Operating profit                                 296             308             469 
 Financial income                                  28              34              54 
 Profit on sale of investment                       -              74              74 
 Share of results of Joint Venture                 41            (29)           1,362 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Profit before taxation                           365             387           1,959 
 Taxation                                        (57)            (78)           (148) 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Profit for the period attributable 
  to equity holders                               308             309           1,811 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Earnings per share on profit for 
  the period - pence 
 Basic and diluted                               26.0            24.9           148.2 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Dividends 
 Final 2020 paid 12.8p (2019: 12.5p)              152             155             155 
 Interim 2020 paid 4.8p                             -               -              58 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
                                                  152             155             213 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 Final 2020 proposed 12.8p                          -               -             153 
 Interim 2021 proposed 5.0p (2020: 
  4.8p)                                            59              59               - 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
                                                   59              59             153 
                                               ______          ______          ______ 
 

These results relate entirely to continuing operations. There were no acquisitions or disposals during these periods.

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income and Expense

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

 
                                                   Six months      Six months            Year 
                                                     31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                                         2021            2020            2020 
                                                  (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                                      GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000 
 
 Profit for the financial period                          308             309           1,811 
 
 Items that cannot be reclassified 
  subsequently to profit or loss 
 Revaluation of investments                              (19)            (52)            (55) 
 Items that may be reclassified subsequently 
  to profit or loss 
 Revaluation of other properties                            -               -            (14) 
                                                       ______          ______          ______ 
 Total comprehensive income and expense 
  for the period attributable to equity 
  holders of the parent company                           289             257           1,742 
                                                       ______          ______          ______ 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet

AT 31 MARCH 2021

 
                                         31 March        31 March   30 September 
                                             2021            2020           2020 
                                      (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)      (Audited) 
                                          GBP'000         GBP'000        GBP'000 
 Non-current assets 
 Freehold investment properties             5,410           6,000          5,857 
 Property, plant and equipment                230             282            228 
 Investment in Joint Venture               16,364          14,932         16,323 
 Other financial assets                     1,076             886            925 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total non-current assets                  23,080          22,100         23,333 
                                            _____           _____         ______ 
 Current assets 
 Stock and work in progress                   688             683            688 
 Trade and other receivables                  234             183            238 
 Held to maturity cash deposits             1,054           2,714          1,748 
 Cash and cash equivalents                  4,696           3,274          3,773 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total current assets                       6,672           6,854          6,447 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total assets                              29,752          28,954         29,780 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                   (635)           (613)          (529) 
 Corporation tax                            (236)           (111)           (50) 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total current liabilities                  (871)           (724)          (579) 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Deferred tax liability                      (63)            (95)          (102) 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total non-current liabilities               (63)            (95)          (102) 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Total liabilities                          (934)           (819)          (681) 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Net assets                                28,818          28,135         29,099 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 
 Equity 
 Called up share capital                      234             244            239 
 Share premium account                      5,076           5,076          5,076 
 Other reserves                             2,461           2,487          2,475 
 Investment property revaluation 
  reserve                                   1,273           1,814          3,139 
 Retained earnings                         19,774          18,514         18,170 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 Shareholders' funds attributable 
  to equity holders                        28,818          28,135         29,099 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 
 Net assets per share                    GBP24.45        GBP23.03       GBP24.36 
                                           ______          ______         ______ 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

 
                                             Six months      Six months            Year 
                                               31 March        31 March    30 September 
                                                   2021            2020            2020 
                                            (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)       (Audited) 
                                                GBP'000         GBP'000         GBP'000 
 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit for the period                              308             309           1,811 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation                                         -               2               3 
 Financial income                                  (28)            (34)            (54) 
 Share of loss/(profit) of Joint 
  Venture                                          (41)              29         (1,362) 
 Profit on the sale of investments                    -            (74)            (74) 
 Fair value movement on revaluation 
  on of investment properties                         -               -             148 
 Taxation                                            57              78             148 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash flows from operations before 
  changes in 
  working capital                                   296             310             620 
 Acquisition of inventory and 
  work in progress                                    -             (8)            (14) 
 Decrease/(increase) in trade 
  and other receivables                               4            (44)            (98) 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                                106            (26)               1 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash generated from operations                     406             232             509 
 Tax paid                                            97            (97)           (228) 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from operating 
  activities                                        503             135             281 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Interest received                                   22              34              61 
 Dividend from Joint Venture                          -             643             643 
 Acquisition of investments, and 
  property, plant and equipment                    (19)             (5)            (13) 
 Acquisition of investments                       (169)           (100)           (100) 
 Proceeds from the sale of investments                -              78              78 
 Proceeds from sale of investment                   462               -               - 
  property 
 Decrease in financial assets                       694             370           1,336 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from investing 
  activities                                        990           1,020           2,005 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Purchase of own shares                           (418)           (199)           (773) 
 Dividends paid                                   (152)           (155)           (213) 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Net cash flows from financing 
  activities                                      (570)           (354)           (986) 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash 
  equivalents                                       923             801           1,300 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  beginning of period                             3,773           2,473           2,473 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  end of period                                   4,696           3,274           3,773 
                                                 ______          ______          ______ 
 
 
 
 
 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

 
                                                                     Investment 
                                              Share                    property 
                                  Share     premium        Other    revaluation     Retained       Total 
                                capital     account     reserves        reserve     earnings      equity 
                                GBP'000     GBP'000      GBP'000        GBP'000      GBP'000     GBP'000 
 
 At 1 October 2019                  248       5,076        2,535          1,814       18,670      28,343 
 Profit for the period                -           -            -              -          309         309 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -         (52)              -            -        (52) 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -        (155)       (155) 
 Purchase of own shares             (4)           -            4              -        (310)       (310) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (4)           -            4              -        (465)       (465) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 At 31 March 2020                   244       5,076        2,487          1,814       18,514      28,135 
 Profit for the period                -           -            -              -        1,502       1,502 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -           38              -            -          38 
 Revaluation of other 
  property                            -           -         (55)              -            -        (55) 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -         (58)        (58) 
 Purchase of own shares             (5)           -            5              -        (463)       (463) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (5)           -            5              -        (521)       (521) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 Transfer on revaluation 
  of investment properties 
  - Cardiff                           -           -            -          (148)          148           - 
 Transfer on revaluation 
  of investment properties 
  - Campmoss                          -           -            -          1,473      (1,473)           - 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 At 30 September 2020               239       5,076        2,475          3,139       18,170      29,099 
 Profit for the period                -           -            -              -          308         308 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - revaluation 
  of investments                      -           -         (19)              -            -        (19) 
 Transactions with equity 
  holders 
  Dividends                           -           -            -              -        (152)       (152) 
 Purchase of own shares             (5)           -            5              -        (418)       (418) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 Total transactions with 
  equity holders                    (5)           -            5              -        (570)       (570) 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 Transfer on revaluation 
  of investment properties 
  - Cardiff                           -           -            -          (266)          266           - 
 Transfer on revaluation 
  of investment properties 
  - Campmoss                          -           -            -        (1,600)        1,600           - 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 
 At 31 March 2021                   234       5,076        2,461          1,273       19,774      28,818 
                                 ______      ______       ______         ______       ______      ______ 
 
 

Statement of Responsibility

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

The directors are responsible for preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2021 and they confirm, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that:

-- the condensed consolidated set of interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2021 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and in accordance with the requirements of The Companies Act 2006;

   --      the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by: 

a) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year and their impact on the condensed set of interim financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year; and

b) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or performance of the group during that period; and any changes in the related party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.

J Richard Wollenberg, Chairman

Karen L Chandler, Finance director

Nigel D Jamieson, Independent non-executive director

30 April 2021

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021

1. Basis of preparation

This condensed set of financial statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting in conformity with the requirements of The Companies Act 2006. The condensed set of financial statements are unaudited.

The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)in conformity with the requirements of The Companies Act 2006. As required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority, the condensed set of financial statements has been prepared applying the accounting policies and presentation that were applied in the preparation of the Group's published consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2020.

The comparative figures for the financial year ended 30 September 2020 are not the Group's statutory accounts for that financial year. Those accounts have been reported on by the Group's auditor and delivered to the registrar of companies. The report of the auditor was: unqualified; did not give any reference to any matters to which the auditor drew attention by way of emphasis without qualifying their report; and did not contain a statement under sections 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

Accounting policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared applying the accounting policies that will be applied in the preparation of the Group's financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2021.

Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. The key areas in which estimates have been used and the assumptions applied are in valuing investment properties and properties in the joint venture, in valuing available for sale assets, in classifying properties and in the calculating of provisions.

An external, independent valuer, having an appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of property being valued, values the company's property portfolio at the end of each financial year. The directors of the joint venture value its portfolio each year; such valuation takes into account yields on similar properties in the area, vacant space and covenant strength. The directors of the group and joint venture review the valuations for the interim financial statements.

A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefit will be required to settle the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.

Going concern

The Group has sufficient financial resources to enable it to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, to complete the current maintenance and development programme and meet its liabilities as they fall due. Accordingly, the directors consider it appropriate to continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing these interim financial statements.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 31 MARCH 2021 (continued)

2. Segmental analysis

The Group manages its operations in two segments, being property and other investment and property development. Property and other investment relate to the results for The Cardiff Property Company Limited where properties are held as investment property with Property Development relating to the results of First Choice Estates Plc and Thames Valley Retirement Homes Limited. The results of these segments are regularly reviewed by the Board as a basis for the allocation of resources, in conjunction with individual site investment appraisals, and to assess their performance. Information regarding the results and net operating assets for each reportable segment are set out below:

 
                                    Property and    Property Development    Eliminations        Six months 
                                other investment                                                  31 March 
                                                                                                      2021 
                                                                                               (Unaudited) 
                                                                                                     Total 
                                         GBP'000                 GBP'000         GBP'000               GBP'000 
 
     Rental income (wholly 
      in the UK)                             230                      92               -                   322 
 
    Profit before taxation                   260                     105               -                   365 
 
    Net operating assets 
    Assets                                26,913                   4,808         (1,969)                29,752 
    Liabilities                          (2,648)                   (255)           1,969                 (934) 
 
    Net assets                            24,265                   4,553               -                28,818 
 
 
 
                                    Property and    Property Development    Eliminations        Six months 
                                other investment                                                  31 March 
                                                                                                      2020 
                                                                                                     Total 
                                                                                                        2020 
                                         GBP'000                 GBP'000         GBP'000             GBP'000 
 
    Revenue (wholly in 
     the UK)                                 245                      93               -                 338 
 
    Profit before taxation                   202                     185               -                 387 
 
    Net operating assets 
    Assets                                26,385                   4,670         (2,101)              28,954 
    Liabilities                          (2,631)                   (289)           2,101               (819) 
 
    Net assets                            23,754                   4,381               -              28,135 
 
 
 
                                  Property and    Property Development    Eliminations      Year September 
                              other investment                                                        2020 
                                                                                                 (Audited) 
                                                                                                     Total 
                                                                                                          2020 
                                       GBP'000                 GBP'000         GBP'000                 GBP'000 
 
 Rental income (wholly 
  in the UK)                               468                     182               -                     650 
 Profit before taxation                  1,686                     273               -                   1,959 
 
    Net operating assets 
    Assets                              26,974                   4,718         (1,912)                  29,780 
    Liabilities                        (2,329)                   (264)           1,912                   (681) 
 
    Net assets                          24,645                   4,454               -                  29,099 
 
 

"Eliminations" relate to inter segment transactions and balances which cannot be specifically allocated but are eliminated on consolidation.

The operations of the Group are not seasonal.

3. Taxation

The tax position for the six-month period is estimated on the basis of the anticipated tax rates applying for the full year.

4. Dividends

The interim dividend of 5.0p per share will be paid on 1 July 2021 to shareholders on the register on 28 May 2021. Under accounting standards this dividend is not included in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2021.

5. Earnings per share

Earnings per share has been calculated using the profit after tax for the period of GBP308,000 (March 2020: GBP309,000; September 2020: GBP1,811,000) and the weighted average number of shares as follows:

 
                                 Weighted average number of shares 
                             31 March         31 March      30 September 
                                 2021             2020              2020 
                          (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)         (Audited) 
 
    Basic and diluted       1,188,434        1,238,595         1,221,929 
                            _________        _________         _________ 
 

Directors and Advisers

 
 Directors                                 Auditor 
 J Richard Wollenberg                      PKF Littlejohn LLP 
 Chairman and chief executive 
 
   Karen L Chandler FCA 
 Finance director                          Stockbrokers and financial advisers 
                                           Shore Capital 
   Nigel D Jamieson BSc, FCSI 
 Independent non-executive director 
 
 
 Secretary                                 Bankers 
 Karen L Chandler FCA                      HSBC Bank plc 
 
 
 Non-executive director of wholly owned    Solicitors 
  subsidiary 
 First Choice Estates plc                  Blake Morgan LLP 
                                            Charsley Harrison LLP 
 Derek M Joseph BCom, FCIS 
 
 Head office                               Registrar and transfer office 
 56 Station Road                           Neville Registrars Limited 
 Egham, TW20 9LF                           Neville House 
 Telephone: 01784 437444                   Steelpark Road 
 Fax: 01784 439157                         Halesowen 
 E-mail: webmaster@cardiff-property.com    B62 8HD 
 Web: www.cardiff-property.com             Telephone: 0121 585 1131 
 
 
 Registered office                         Registered number 
 56 Station Road                           00022705 
 Egham, TW20 9LF 
 
 
 

Financial Calendar

 
 2021   4 May          Interim results for 2021 announced 
        27 May         Ex-dividend date for interim dividend 
        28 May         Record date for interim dividend 
        1 July         Interim dividend to be paid 
        30 September   End of accounting year 
        December       Final results for 2021 announced 
 2022   January        Annual General Meeting 
        February       Final dividend to be paid 
 

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